The Myndertse - Van Iveren family of early Albany descended from two brothers who came to New Netherland probably during the 1650s. The family established itself in New York and especially in old Albany County. It has been called variously Myndertse and Van Iveren. The family appears to be of Scandinavian (Norwegian) origins.

The Myndertse/Minders/Meyndertse/Van Iveren/Van Every family is defined here as the Albany descendants of Carsten and Myndert Frederickse! Sources: Our understanding of this New Netherland family is derived chiefly from community-based resources. The most comprehensive family history is Mary Blackadar Piersol, The Records of the Van Every Family (Toronto, 1947), a narrative that includes traditional genealogical materials. In 1989, John M. Macrae of Lakefield, Ontario issued A Van Every Story, a thoughtful narrative that attempts to further explain how his family came from Holland to Albany and then to Canada. Genealogical information is available online. Begin with PFS. See also Distant Cousin. However, the variations of spelling and reference of the name have frustrated our attempts to recommend comprehensive resources.

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